Lot 420
420
A very fine sampler by Jane De Bury, worked in coloured silks, embroidered with a central verse beginning Learn to contemn all praise betime... in a delicate flower wreath, flanked by two Ionic columns, with spot motifs including flowers, butterflies and hearts, the border with roses and ribbons--17½ x 13in. (44 x 33cm.)
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A very fine sampler by Jane De Bury, worked in coloured silks, embroidered with a central verse beginning Learn to contemn all praise betime... in a delicate flower wreath, flanked by two Ionic columns, with spot motifs including flowers, butterflies and hearts, the border with roses and ribbons--17½ x 13in. (44 x 33cm.)

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A very fine sampler by Jane De Bury, worked in coloured silks, embroidered with a central verse beginning Learn to contemn all praise betime... in a delicate flower wreath, flanked by two Ionic columns, with spot motifs including flowers, butterflies and hearts, the border with roses and ribbons--17½ x 13in. (44 x 33cm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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